Help with Potential purchase
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Le Mans Master
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Help with Potential purchase
Hey, I am looking at a two C6's and would love some comments and help with a question.
Question, 2006 3lt vert and it has drilled rotors. Was this standard or part of a package and if so what package?
The two cars I am looking at
2006 Red on Black Vert 3lt, can is in excellant condition rear tires are a little worn but other wise in excellent shape. This car was a Califorina dealer buy back, under the Cal lemon law, I was told it was returned three times for a failure to start issue. The current owner said he discussed this with the orginal owner and was told that the real reason was because the orginal owner just wanted out of the car payments. The current owner has not experienced any start issues.
The correction was the dealer replaced the posited battery cable.
Also this car has the GM extended warranty.
Price is 32,800.
18k milage
Second car is,
2007 1lt Monteray red with black int coupe, excellent condition, only mod is the seats, shift boot and ebrake boot have had matching monteray red leather replacememts, looks great.
Price is 30,8000.
18k milage
I know this is a long post but would welcome any comments and suggestins. Thanks
Question, 2006 3lt vert and it has drilled rotors. Was this standard or part of a package and if so what package?
The two cars I am looking at
2006 Red on Black Vert 3lt, can is in excellant condition rear tires are a little worn but other wise in excellent shape. This car was a Califorina dealer buy back, under the Cal lemon law, I was told it was returned three times for a failure to start issue. The current owner said he discussed this with the orginal owner and was told that the real reason was because the orginal owner just wanted out of the car payments. The current owner has not experienced any start issues.
The correction was the dealer replaced the posited battery cable.
Also this car has the GM extended warranty.
Price is 32,800.
18k milage
Second car is,
2007 1lt Monteray red with black int coupe, excellent condition, only mod is the seats, shift boot and ebrake boot have had matching monteray red leather replacememts, looks great.
Price is 30,8000.
18k milage
I know this is a long post but would welcome any comments and suggestins. Thanks
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If it has the drilled rotors it is possible it is a Z51. check the RPO codes in the glove box for Z51. If not then the rotors were changed.
I would get the VIN and pull a VIS report on both vehicles, it will tell you what they have been in for as far as servicing.
there is abig new price difference between 1LT and 3LT
David
I would get the VIN and pull a VIS report on both vehicles, it will tell you what they have been in for as far as servicing.
there is abig new price difference between 1LT and 3LT
David
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Hey, I am looking at a two C6's and would love some comments and help with a question.
Question, 2006 3lt vert and it has drilled rotors. Was this standard or part of a package and if so what package?
The two cars I am looking at
2006 Red on Black Vert 3lt, can is in excellant condition rear tires are a little worn but other wise in excellent shape. This car was a Califorina dealer buy back, under the Cal lemon law, I was told it was returned three times for a failure to start issue. The current owner said he discussed this with the orginal owner and was told that the real reason was because the orginal owner just wanted out of the car payments. The current owner has not experienced any start issues.
The correction was the dealer replaced the posited battery cable.
Also this car has the GM extended warranty.
Price is 32,800.
18k milage
Second car is,
2007 1lt Monteray red with black int coupe, excellent condition, only mod is the seats, shift boot and ebrake boot have had matching monteray red leather replacememts, looks great.
Price is 30,8000.
18k milage
I know this is a long post but would welcome any comments and suggestins. Thanks
Question, 2006 3lt vert and it has drilled rotors. Was this standard or part of a package and if so what package?
The two cars I am looking at
2006 Red on Black Vert 3lt, can is in excellant condition rear tires are a little worn but other wise in excellent shape. This car was a Califorina dealer buy back, under the Cal lemon law, I was told it was returned three times for a failure to start issue. The current owner said he discussed this with the orginal owner and was told that the real reason was because the orginal owner just wanted out of the car payments. The current owner has not experienced any start issues.
The correction was the dealer replaced the posited battery cable.
Also this car has the GM extended warranty.
Price is 32,800.
18k milage
Second car is,
2007 1lt Monteray red with black int coupe, excellent condition, only mod is the seats, shift boot and ebrake boot have had matching monteray red leather replacememts, looks great.
Price is 30,8000.
18k milage
I know this is a long post but would welcome any comments and suggestins. Thanks
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Buying-back a car is not something a manufacturer does willingly without cause. The starting (battery drain) problem seems to plague certain cars. Personally, I'd avoid that one. Good luck.
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1) 2006 Red on Black Vert 3lt, Z51, GM extended warranty,18k milage, Price is $32,800, needs tires.
2) 2007 1lt Monteray red with black int coupe, excellent condition, 18k milage, Price is $30,8000
(only mod is the seats, shift boot and ebrake boot have had matching Monterey red leather replacememts, looks great.)
Are these cars M6, or A6?
I wouldn't buy either one, I'd keep shopping for an '08 with the LS3, but, if these were the only two Vettes to pick from, and they were M6's, I'd probably take the '06 vert, I like Victory Red, the Z51 package, and a warranty, better than Monterey Red, and base suspension. I like coupes better than verts, so this is really the flip of a coin.
2) 2007 1lt Monteray red with black int coupe, excellent condition, 18k milage, Price is $30,8000
(only mod is the seats, shift boot and ebrake boot have had matching Monterey red leather replacememts, looks great.)
Are these cars M6, or A6?
I wouldn't buy either one, I'd keep shopping for an '08 with the LS3, but, if these were the only two Vettes to pick from, and they were M6's, I'd probably take the '06 vert, I like Victory Red, the Z51 package, and a warranty, better than Monterey Red, and base suspension. I like coupes better than verts, so this is really the flip of a coin.
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1) 2006 Red on Black Vert 3lt, Z51, GM extended warranty,18k milage, Price is $32,800, needs tires.
2) 2007 1lt Monteray red with black int coupe, excellent condition, 18k milage, Price is $30,8000
(only mod is the seats, shift boot and ebrake boot have had matching Monterey red leather replacememts, looks great.)
Are these cars M6, or A6?
I wouldn't buy either one, I'd keep shopping for an '08 with the LS3, but, if these were the only two Vettes to pick from, and they were M6's, I'd probably take the '06 vert, I like Victory Red, the Z51 package, and a warranty, better than Monterey Red, and base suspension. I like coupes better than verts, so this is really the flip of a coin.
2) 2007 1lt Monteray red with black int coupe, excellent condition, 18k milage, Price is $30,8000
(only mod is the seats, shift boot and ebrake boot have had matching Monterey red leather replacememts, looks great.)
Are these cars M6, or A6?
I wouldn't buy either one, I'd keep shopping for an '08 with the LS3, but, if these were the only two Vettes to pick from, and they were M6's, I'd probably take the '06 vert, I like Victory Red, the Z51 package, and a warranty, better than Monterey Red, and base suspension. I like coupes better than verts, so this is really the flip of a coin.
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If it has the drilled rotors it is possible it is a Z51. check the RPO codes in the glove box for Z51. If not then the rotors were changed.
I would get the VIN and pull a VIS report on both vehicles, it will tell you what they have been in for as far as servicing.
there is abig new price difference between 1LT and 3LT
David
I would get the VIN and pull a VIS report on both vehicles, it will tell you what they have been in for as far as servicing.
there is abig new price difference between 1LT and 3LT
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Both cars should be well under $30K IMO. If you can spend $32K, I agree with the earlier post that you should look for an 08. I have an 05 and love it but, if spending that much today, I'd want the LS3 and other upgrades.
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Car does not have the magnetic ride system but does have oversize drilled rotors.
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Paul- I have a friend that bought a used C6 06 or 07 i don't remember. When he went to sell it he found out that the person he bought it from did not disclose that it was a GM buy back car. My friend had a difficult time selling off his vette after that.
I would stay away from the buy back car.
as for the 07... since you have an 08 you will notice a difference in power, steering, overall feel of the pre 08's. if you wait a few more months you will be able to get he 08 vert around the low 30's
BTW: Are you buying me a vert?
I would stay away from the buy back car.
as for the 07... since you have an 08 you will notice a difference in power, steering, overall feel of the pre 08's. if you wait a few more months you will be able to get he 08 vert around the low 30's
BTW: Are you buying me a vert?
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1) 2006 Red on Black Vert 3lt, Z51, GM extended warranty,18k milage, Price is $32,800, needs tires.
2) 2007 1lt Monteray red with black int coupe, excellent condition, 18k milage, Price is $30,8000
(only mod is the seats, shift boot and ebrake boot have had matching Monterey red leather replacememts, looks great.)
Are these cars M6, or A6?
I wouldn't buy either one, I'd keep shopping for an '08 with the LS3, but, if these were the only two Vettes to pick from, and they were M6's, I'd probably take the '06 vert, I like Victory Red, the Z51 package, and a warranty, better than Monterey Red, and base suspension. I like coupes better than verts, so this is really the flip of a coin.
2) 2007 1lt Monteray red with black int coupe, excellent condition, 18k milage, Price is $30,8000
(only mod is the seats, shift boot and ebrake boot have had matching Monterey red leather replacememts, looks great.)
Are these cars M6, or A6?
I wouldn't buy either one, I'd keep shopping for an '08 with the LS3, but, if these were the only two Vettes to pick from, and they were M6's, I'd probably take the '06 vert, I like Victory Red, the Z51 package, and a warranty, better than Monterey Red, and base suspension. I like coupes better than verts, so this is really the flip of a coin.
So if the 06 vert has the drilled rotors am I to assume it has the Z51 package, I will check tonight when I look at the car again but what would I look for to confirm it has the Z51 package?
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Cross-drilled brake rotors were included with F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control in '07, not in '06. The top "performance" suspension package is the Z51.
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Both are A6 and I have not seen any 08's in the price range.
I have not seen a A6 2008 for anywhere close to 30k to 32k.
No sure about that I can check.
So if the 06 vert has the drilled rotors am I to assume it has the Z51 package, I will check tonight when I look at the car again but what would I look for to confirm it has the Z51 package?
I have not seen a A6 2008 for anywhere close to 30k to 32k.
No sure about that I can check.
So if the 06 vert has the drilled rotors am I to assume it has the Z51 package, I will check tonight when I look at the car again but what would I look for to confirm it has the Z51 package?
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Paul- I have a friend that bought a used C6 06 or 07 i don't remember. When he went to sell it he found out that the person he bought it from did not disclose that it was a GM buy back car. My friend had a difficult time selling off his vette after that.
I would stay away from the buy back car.
as for the 07... since you have an 08 you will notice a difference in power, steering, overall feel of the pre 08's. if you wait a few more months you will be able to get he 08 vert around the low 30's
BTW: Are you buying me a vert?
I would stay away from the buy back car.
as for the 07... since you have an 08 you will notice a difference in power, steering, overall feel of the pre 08's. if you wait a few more months you will be able to get he 08 vert around the low 30's
BTW: Are you buying me a vert?
I did drive both the 06 and 07 and it was not the same as mine, both cars are very tight but not the same as my 08. So far I have not been able to find a 08 in the low 30's, they are all 35k and above for a A6 some of the M6's are in the low 30's.
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Seems the big issue with the 06 vert is that its a "buy-back-car" and the general consenses is to stay away from these car's. It does have the platimum GM extended warrenty good to 2013 or 100k would that not cover any potential issues?
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Car is not for me its for another friend of mine, and sad to say not you
I did drive both the 06 and 07 and it was not the same as mine, both cars are very tight but not the same as my 08. So far I have not been able to find a 08 in the low 30's, they are all 35k and above for a A6 some of the M6's are in the low 30's.
I did drive both the 06 and 07 and it was not the same as mine, both cars are very tight but not the same as my 08. So far I have not been able to find a 08 in the low 30's, they are all 35k and above for a A6 some of the M6's are in the low 30's.